Nepal has an overall risk index of 5.4. The country’s most common disaster events of earthquakes (9.9), floods (6.7), and droughts (2.8). The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a land of mountains with over three-fourths of the country covered in mountainous ranges. The country has a population of 29.6 million people between the mountains and jungles of the country. Nepal is one of the 20 most disaster-prone countries in the world with eight out of 10 people vulnerable to earthquakes, droughts, floods, landslides, extreme temperature, and glacier lake outburst floods (GLOFs).

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Members of Nepal Preparedness Partnership (NPP)

Government – Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA)

MoHa Nepal was established in 2008 with the objective of maintaining peace and security and protecting lives. It is responsible for implementing disaster laws and policies as well as coordinating national and regional disaster funds.

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National Disaster Risk Reduction Centre (NDRC Nepal)

NDRC Nepal was established in 2007. The organization focuses on disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation (CCA), natural resource management, and contemporary socio-economic issues. Their activities in these areas include research projects, program implementation, and knowledge management. NDRC Nepal reaches 68 districts across the country.

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Private Sector Network - Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI)

FNCCI was established in 1961 to represent the interests of the private sector and is involved in the promotion of the socio-economic development of Nepal. It provides advisory services to stakeholders to implement business resilience training against disasters and administers the FNCCI Relief Fund.

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Recent Publications

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Nepal Preparedness Partnership (NPP) 

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2023-09-20 10:08:44

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Collaborative approach in Disaster Management (COVID-19 Response)

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2023-09-20 09:30:24

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Strengthening Risk Governance and Localizing Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Nepal

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2023-09-20 08:36:36
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Sustaining Collaboration and Defining a Localization Model: A Reflection Workshop by the Nepal Preparedness Partnership and Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP)

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2025-05-23 11:45:50

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Empowering Communities: Basic Light Search and Rescue and Emergency First Aid Training in Nepal.

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2025-03-21 15:45:46

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Promoting Inclusive Disaster Management: GEDSI Orientation-Training for Local Leaders in Nepal

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2025-03-19 15:41:24
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Shakti Gurung, Executive Director, Centre for Disaster Management Studies

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Bolting into Action- Meet the Students (Part II)

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Useful Links

Tribhuvan University

National Society for Earthquake Technology - Nepal

Chaudhary Foundation

Nepal COVID-19 Dashboard(NDRRMA)

Nepal Red Cross Society

Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration